Orem Fire Department recognized for multiple recent life‑saving responses
Summary
Fire Chief Mark Sanderson thanked crews and citizens for life‑saving responses this year, highlighting an 8‑year‑old cardiac arrest where bystander CPR and rapid transport led to full recovery, and noted training and certifications earned by staff.
Fire Chief Mark Sanderson presented recognitions for firefighters, paramedics and citizens who helped save lives in several recent incidents. He highlighted an 8‑year‑old cardiac arrest where a bystander started CPR and the crew transported the child to Primary Children's Hospital; Sanderson said the patient left the ICU without deficits.
"We were fortunate enough with this circumstance to have a bystander start CPR, which then captain Belknap and his crew were able to step in, transport this kid to Primary Children's who walked out of their ICUs with no deficits," Sanderson said, praising both the public and the crew. He also described extrication work on a serious Geneva Road crash and noted professional development achievements, including a heavy rescue course completion and a statewide fire officer designation earned by department members.
Sanderson emphasized the value of citywide training and cross‑department support, noting employees who provide CPR instruction to other departments and the compassion crews show on traumatic calls. The mayor and council thanked the department and invited the recognized crews to remain for the meeting.
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